Obituary

Born in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Ernest N. Taylor and Dolores Bender Taylor. Mike loved music, especially classic rock and enjoyed cruising. He played baseball all his life and earned a scholarship to play in college. He has an infectious personality and loved to make people smile and laugh. He was kind hearted and always willing to help anyone in need. He will be remembered as a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

In addition to his wife Karen, he is survived by: son, Damion M. Taylor of Gaston; daughter, Belinda Walker of West Columbia; brother, David A. Taylor of Atlanta, GA; grandchild, Michael Walker; brother-in-law, Robert Kopecki and his wife Sandy of KY; sister-in-law, Elaine Taylor of Columbia; niece, Susan Kay Stethen and her husband Jonathon of KY; four nephews, Robert Kopecki and his wife Katie of KY, Steven Kopecki of KY, Chris Taylor and his wife Carrie of Columbia and Joseph Taylor and his wife Kiyomi of Japan and his canine companion Ladybug.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Mark N. Taylor.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the Bullock Funeral Home Chapel.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 at 3:00 pm at 125 Twilight Drive, Sumter, SC 29150.

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I used to work at Wal-Mart with Mike and David, Just found out that Mike passed, Sis may prayers are with you and your family. Hope David is all well.

Submitted by Rosetta Lowery on Oct 8 2017 11:53:43 PM

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Bobbie lit a candle on Sep 23 2017 10:19:13 PM

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Sis we are so sorry for ur loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.

Submitted by Bobbie and Lucas Bowers on Sep 23 2017 10:18:28 PM

So sorry for the family lost of mr. Michael, "May the family find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again," Act 24:15

Submitted by Anderson family on Sep 22 2017 05:23:59 PM

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Lord bless the family and friends. My prayers are with y'all.

Submitted by Tammy Schwabenbauer on Sep 22 2017 01:06:30 PM

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Peggy Long lit a candle on Sep 22 2017 10:06:59 AM

Peggy Long lit a candle for Michael James Taylor

Karen you are in my prayers I know he will missed. Love you my friend Peggy Long